The year is 1755, and General Jarjayes of France's Royal Guard curses the birth of his fifth daughter. With no one to carry on the family's military legacy, he is driven to raise his newest daughter as his son.
Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. Marie does not realize that lavishing Countess Polignac with wealth is bound to have consequences.
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